Tips for a Heart Healthy Diet

Sep 17, 2018

If you didn’t already know, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. While many of us look to healthy eating as a way to lose weight, it’s also key to preventing heart disease.

A heart healthy diet is not necessarily low fat and low sodium; it is important to watch your fat and salt intake, but instead of thinking about what you can’t eat, try focusing on what you should eat. Here are some easy tips to incorporate into your daily nutrition plan more consistently.

Aim for 25-35 grams of fiber per day.

Eat more fruits and veggies - not only for more fiber, but for more vitamins and minerals. Variety is essential to get all the different nutrients our body needs.

Eat more whole grains. Whole grains not only have more fiber and nutrients than white/refined grains, but fiber binds to bad cholesterol and moves them out of your body before it’s absorbed. Choose grains that are less processed and refined like sprouted whole grain bread, oats, brown rice, and quinoa.